Cold + compression therapy · rental

Bring Advanced Recovery Therapy Home

Medical-grade cold and compression therapy, delivered to your home before your surgery date. Recommended by orthopaedic surgeons. No ice runs, no midnight refills, just the temperature you need, held steady.

The NICE1 cold + compression unit, touchscreen showing cold and compression selection
Cold · 5 levels, each held steady all session
Level 1 58°F
Level 2 54°F
Level 3 50°F
Level 4 46°F
Level 5 42°F
Compression · 3 levels, set per session
Level 1 13 mmHg
Level 2 26 mmHg
Level 3 39 mmHg

One cup of water for the entire recovery

How it works

From recommendation to recovery

  1. Step 01 Click Rent on the website and fill out your information
  2. Step 02 Receive your device 1-2 days before your surgery or rental date
  3. Step 03 Recovery and rest up!
  4. Step 04 Pack up the unit and we come pick it up at your home

Pricing

Simple, transparent rental pricing

$300/week

Billed with a 2-week minimum, then weekly, no hidden fees. Tell us your surgery date and we'll confirm the exact plan when we call.

Weekly rental includes:

  • NICE1 unit
  • Wrap for your body area
  • Delivery before surgery
  • Patient support
  • Return shipping included
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Why iceless

Precision instead of melting ice

Ice-based machines drift toward whatever temperature the melting ice dictates. The NICE1 chills its own water and holds the level you set, consistent from the first minute to the last.

1 cup of water for the entire recovery
42–58°F five cold levels, held steady
9 lbs moves from bedside to sofa
A person adjusting compression settings on the NICE1's touchscreen from a sofa at home

Proof

Trusted by orthopaedic surgeons and professional athletes

250,000+ procedures supported
2014 FDA clearance (December 2014)
2012 founded by Michael Ross, Boulder, Colorado

Dr. Tom Hackett, The Steadman Clinic

Recommended in practice · 250,000+ procedures supported

Developed over 3 years with orthopaedic surgeons, and used by athletes like Jackie Wiles, 2× Olympic skier.

Team relationships include:

Patients

What patients say

So much better than bags of ice. I actually slept through the night after surgery.
David K. Shoulder Surgery Patient
The swelling went down much faster than I expected.
Sarah M. Knee Replacement Patient
Worth every dollar. My surgeon recommended it and I'd recommend it to anyone.
Linda T. Hip Replacement Patient

Canada

The Canadian distributor, directly

Modern Recovery Lab is the exclusive Canadian distributor of NICE Recovery Systems' NICE1 cold and compression therapy system. We deliver Canada-wide, and when you inquire, you deal with us directly, the distributor, not a middleman or a marketplace. One number ((833) 922-2215), one team, from first call to equipment return.

Common questions

How much does it cost to rent the NICE1?

$300/week (CAD), billed with a 2-week minimum, then weekly with no hidden fees. Weekly rental includes the NICE1 unit, a wrap for your body area, delivery before surgery, patient support and return shipping.

How is the NICE1 different from ice-based cold therapy?

The NICE1 holds a precise, chosen temperature for the whole session instead of drifting warm as ice melts.

Do you deliver across Canada?

Yes. Modern Recovery Lab is the exclusive Canadian distributor and delivers Canada-wide, dealing with you directly rather than through a middleman.

Ready before your surgery date

Book online in a few minutes, or call us if you'd rather talk it through first — you're dealing with the Canadian distributor directly, not a middleman.